Moral Ambition, Amazing AI & The Infinite Game

3 Things I'm Loving, Reading, Watching or Doing

Interesting Interview
Have you heard of moral ambition?

It’s a powerful concept that could reshape how our kids think about their futures. In this NY Times interview, author Rutger Bregman talks about his new book, Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference.

Bregman wants to convince today’s brightest minds — especially the ones headed toward high-paying but unfulfilling careers — to use their talents to solve real-world problems instead. It's a challenge to rethink success, not as status or salary, but as meaningful impact.

Could be a great convo to have with your teen:
What if “making a difference” became the new definition of ambition?

One Quick Win for Your Health
Drink 20oz of water before your morning coffee.

It’s a simple shift that helps rehydrate your body after sleep, kickstarts digestion, and boosts alertness — all before the caffeine hits

Bonus: I’ve been testing out decaf coffee in the mornings to see how I feel without that caffeine jolt. So far, I haven’t missed it. Might be worth trying.

To Put on Your Kids’ Radar

New in AI

The pace of AI is mind-blowing — and honestly, a little unsettling. This short video is 100% AI-generated, script and all. I mean it feels pretty real to me.

I sent it to my kids this week just to keep the conversation going:
How will AI shape your future? And how do we stay grounded in a world we can no longer trust to be “real”?

2 Quotes Worth Pondering

The days are long, but the years are short. — Every parent with adult children

An unintentional life accepts everything and does nothing. An intentional life embraces only the things that will add to the mission of significance.

— John C. Maxwell

1 Big Dad Idea

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had some great conversations with gym members about the real journey of fitness training—and strangely enough, it mirrors the journey of dad life too, especially when it comes to staying strong and consistent over time.

Here’s the truth: we all go through peaks and valleys. Coaches included.

There are seasons when everything clicks. The weights feel light. The bike ride feels amazing. You’re showing up, you’re consistent, you’re making progress.

And then … there are other seasons.

You catch a lingering cough. Your kids get sick. Your boss piles on extra work. Suddenly, you could not care less about how long you can hang from a bar or fast you can row. In those weeks, just making it from the car to the gym before the warm-up feels like a personal victory.

Here’s the key reminder: your fitness journey (and dad journey) is not linear—and that’s completely normal.

A few ways to stay grounded during the valleys:

• Ditch the all-or-nothing mindset. Think of it as an infinite game—something you’re playing for life, not just for progress in this season.

• Shape your environment to work for you. James Clear puts it best:

  "People who seem to stick to good habits with ease are often benefitting from an environment that makes those behaviors easier... What often looks like a lack of willpower is actually the result of a poor environment. Life is a game, and if you want to guarantee better results over a sustained period of time, the best approach is to play the game in an environment that favors you."

• Remember this: someone out there wishes they were where you are right now.

  “Start from where you are—not where you wish you were. The work you’re doing becomes your path.” – Ram Dass

Whatever season you’re in—peak or valley—keep showing up. The process is the point, and oftentimes the joy is in the journey.